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Old 03-14-2005, 10:44 AM   #39
glatt
 
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Originally Posted by Catwoman
Is it? Who determines value? How can you base real living on something intangible? What is the price of a can of beans?
I determine the value. I won't work for a wage unless I approve of it. I won't buy a product unless I like the price.

Money makes it much easier to track. I can say that 200 cans of beans is equal to a sheep, but what do I do if I don't want 200 cans of beans? It's a lot easier to hand over a dollar bill for a can of beans instead of working out how to divide a sheep.

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